Basque Vegetable Soup

Submitted by dicentra

"1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 quarts chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
• 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (cubed)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups coarsely shredded cabbage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped leek
• 1 cup cubed potato
• 1⁄2 cup cubed turnip
• 1⁄2 cup chopped carrot
• 1⁄2 cup red and green bell pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• salt and pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups garlic-flavored croutons

directions

1. Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper and croutons in slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with croutons.